Category: Legislative Updates

Today’s unanimous House passage of the “Glitch Bill” (HB 7077) highlighted an active day in the Florida Legislature for insurance-related issues.  A comprehensive report on HB 7077, along with pending House and Senate no-fault/PIP legislation is available at:  http://www.cftnews.com/index.php?cmd=article&id=588 Other insurance …

A recap of bills passed today is enclosed for your review. Should you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to call this office.

HB 7077, also known as the property insurance “Glitch Bill,” today passed the House 114-0 with six amendments. A strike-all amendment clarifying the intent of HB 1A was adopted onto the bill by Representative Ron Reagan (R- Sarasota).  However, HB 7077 …

Representative Ron Reagan late-filed a strike-everything amendment to HB 7077 today. A two-thirds vote of the House is needed for passage. A copy of the amendment (#1736265) is attached. HB 7077 is also known as the “Glitch Bill.” Should you have …

A collective update on April 25 bills passed, along with a House and Senate calendar for today’s proceedings (April 26) is enclosed for your review. We will provide updates as they become available.

The first engrossed version of HB 7077, also known as the “Glitch Bill,” is on the House Special Order Calendar for tomorrow, April 26, 2007. HB 7077 sponsor, Representative Ron Reagan, has filed a strike-everything amendment today.  Other amendments are …

Senate Bill 562, sponsored by Senator Fasano, passed the Florida House of Representatives on third reading unanimously on April 24, 2007. The bill makes several changes to existing law. It revises notice and filing requirements and provides additional grounds for …

HB 1267 by Representative Robaina relating to property insurance was heard on Monday, April 23, by the Florida House of Representatives Policy & Budget Council. It passed 22-6 as a Committee Substitute (CS), with five of eight amendments adopted successfully. …

On April 23, 2007 Governor Charlie Crist announced the appointment of State Senator Nancy Argenziano (R- Crystal River) to the Florida Public Service Commission.  Her term will be effective on the date of her retirement from the Florida Senate. Should …

The Florida House of Representatives Policy and Budget Council met on Monday, April 23, 2007 and discussed several items relating to insurance. Below is a brief summary of the bills that were considered and the Council’s actions:   CS/HB 45 …